The River Volga

I currently live in the Russian city known as Volgograd.It's not a very popular place.I doubt many people have heard of it.Anyways,it's a peaceful city located along the River Volga,which is actually the longest river in Europe.I believe the river begins in the North,near Moscow and flows south,draining into the Caspian Sea in the South.

My current apartment is located a mere 200 meters from the riverbank.It's one of my favorite place in this city.Whenever the weather permits,i would make my way down the hill to get down to the riverbank.
I wouldnt say that the view there is spectacular in any way.It's just a river.But it still is interesting.There's hardly any people there.It can get pretty dangerous,i have to admit.I just try to go there when i think i'll be safe on my own.Usually very early in the morning.

Pedestrian crossing sign.Russians drivers can be very reckless,but one thing that i've noticed after 4 years,is the fact that they always stop for pedestrians to cross the road.Very,very rarely,they keep on driving and ended up running over someone.

It's a boat located on the riverbank.I dont think it works anymore.I took a closer look and discovered that the engines have been removed.When the tide rises,the boat will look like it's sailing.Even though it's actually nailed firmly on the ground

A portrait view of the same boat.Look at the very deep blue water.the river was flowing very very fast that day.It was actually that blue.Very minimal post processing used here.

Yes,i'm obsessed with this boat.That's why i have 3 photos if it.:P

A pole of some sort located on the riverbank.I think people used to put up flags here.But obviously,they arent using it for that purpose anymore.The pole is rusted beyond repair.
NB! I do have an obsession with blue sky.Throughout my blog posts you will see similar photographs.

A view of my favorite boat,up close and personal.

After half an hour of googling,i'm pretty convinced that this bird is called "Black-Headed Gull".Any bird lovers out there?Please correct me if i'm wrong.
Armed with only a modest kit lens,this is the best shot that i can get of a bird in midflight.Even at this size,you can see how noisy the photo is.
It's my first attempt at wildlife photography,i aim to get better at it.

I guess that;s all the photos that i'll be posting for the time being.I go to the riverbank regularly.But i dont always bring a camera with me.And even if i did,not all my photos turn out good.I guess i'll be posting more on this subject later.Thank you for reading :D.